Vancouver Sprint Canada

The Sprint may be our shortest distance race, but it’s still a favorite among both new and returning racers. It’s the perfect distance for those looking to start their Spartan journey. The Sprint also allows returning racers a manageable distance to see how far they can push themselves. Delivering 20-23 obstacles over 3-5 miles, you'll never run the same race twice. Once you complete the sprint you are 1/3 on your Spartan TRIFECTA: The ultimate Spartan achievement.

Distance: It's a 5km race, fastest time should be around 30 minutes. Longest times will be over 1 hour. We use Timing Chips for accuracy.

Start Times: Starting at 8am, waves of 250 athletes will be released every 30 minutes across 2 groups (Elite and Open). Heats of up to 250 people will leave at the following times: 8am Elite Heat, the Open Heats are from 8:30am onwards.

Team Codes: Please contact customer service to set up a discount team code to register. It can only be used at the time of registration, for more information check out our FAQ on teams.

Parking: Donation only (Parking details will be available a week before the event).

Spectators: 1 for $10 or family group of 4 for $20 online. Spectator tickets sold at the race are 1 for $10 or family group of 4 for $20 (CASH ONLY).

Ages: All Ages (14+ years to race the adult race). Adult must sign a waiver onsite for racers under the age of 18 years old.

Heat Confirmation Time: Your heat time is located at the bottom right of your Chronotrack receipt.

Junior Race: For ages 5 to 10 years of age only. The cost is $22 online and $27 on race day. The Junior Race takes place on a miniature Spartan course, with mud, obstacles, and lots of fun! All Junior Spartans receive a medal and t-shirt for finishing the race. Just follow the registration process online to guarantee a spot. The Junior Race begins at 11:30am on race day.

Youth Races: The Youth Races are ages 11 to 13. This was new to Western Canada Spartan races in 2015. These races will start at approximately 10:05am each day. We will send out an email closer to the date to confirm start times. This age group will race on part of the adult Spartan Sprint Race. The distance will be between 2.5 to 5kms. Each racer gets a medal and a t shirt. This race is untimed. All youth racers must have an adult sign their race waiver and they must be present at event. Registration Pricing: $40 Until Feb 1st, $45 until April 1st and $50 until race day, $55 on race day.

LOCATION

PARKING

Space at the top is somewhat limited so please carpool where possible. A parking map and details about the shuttle service from the bottom of Mt Seymour will be emailed to you a week before the event. Please refer to this as your parking guide for the event. There are no parking fees but we encourage you to donate for the parking at the top of the mountain as this will help give needed funds to the local sport teams that we support, more information about this is available in our FAQ. Please bring loonies and toonies. (cash is also good). YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED: Absolutely no parking in Parkgate Village or on any streets or areas where parking is prohibited or restricted by signage. If you ignore these signs we are not responsible if you are ticketed or towed or both. Please Note: Parkgate Village Shopping Centre will be enforcing this on Saturday.

HEAT CONFIRMATION TIME

Your heat time is located at the bottom right of your receipt.

AID STATION:

We have medical staff at the race. Their headquarters will be easily marked with First Aid Banner and is near or in the festival area. There will be at least one aid station on course and there will also be water at the finish area. Carry extra hydration and fuel if you think you might need it.

FINISH:

Every competitor receives a medal, Spartan t-shirt, scrapes and bruises, stories, stories and more stories!

PACKAGE PICKUP RULES:

You will only be able to pick up your own race package. You must present photo ID. You will not be able to pick up anyone else's package. No exceptions. The week before the race you will be emailed if there is pre-race package pickup and the location and time specifics. You can also pickup your race package on race day arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your start time.

RACE DAY PACKAGE PICKUP:

Saturday June 4th at event site Mt. Seymour (at the top of the Mountain) From 7:00 am onwards Please Note: Allow at least 75-90+ minutes before your heat to allow for enough time for parking, package pickup, body marking, bag check etc.

SHUTTLE BUSSES:

If all parking lots are full there will be parking below and shuttle buses running from the designated area down the mountain to and from Dorothy Lynas Elementary School.

DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION:

Not yet registered? If the race isn’t sold out there is still room in heats, the afternoon choices are your best option. Please show up and register at the top of Mt. Seymour from 7:00am onwards. Remember to bring your photo ID and cash or your credit card.

PLEASE NOTE:

Coolers or barbeques are not allowed within the main festival area. Spectators are welcome (subject to the same parking fee). No dogs, alcohol, glass bottles or camping on site, this is event location rules.

FAQS

If you have additional questions, click 'WCAN Support' on the right hand side of the page.

Canadian Spartan Junior Races are held in conjunction with all 2016 Canadian Spartan Sprints. This race was created to help Junior Spartans foster a life-long commitment to fitness and health. These events provide an opportunity for young athletes to develop and test their fitness in an exciting, outdoor environment where having fun and getting dirty is mandatory! Racers of all athletic abilities are encouraged to connect with their inner warrior as they run, walk, crawl and climb their way through a fun-filled obstacle course that helps them discover just how Spartan Strong they really are!

Strength comes in numbers! Create a team or join a team and run with your friends!

How many people are needed to make a team? Teams are unlimited with a minimum of four people! Team members are timed individually and are not required to cross the finish line together.

Want a front row seat to all the Spartan action? Spectator tickets are available online for $10 or you can purchase them onsite the day of for $10 cash only. You'll receive entry to the rocking festival area, a festival grounds map, access to some of the obstacles on course, not to mention the epic finish line. Enjoy the music and watch your friends and loved ones slip and slide through the Spartan course in the relative safety and comfort of the Spartan Race festival grounds!

Hurricane Heat

The Spartan Hurricane Heat is a special opportunity that gives athletes the chance to meet and run with the Founders and staff of Spartan Race in a unique and memorable way. Usually held early Saturday morning or Friday night (Head lamps and glow sticks required!), you'll be put on a team, and you'll finish as a team. No timing chips, no clock, no bells and whistles. Successful finishers earn Hurricane Heat dog tags, a finisher shirt, a Hurricane Heat badge, entry into a closed networking group, and the chance to build relationships that will last well beyond the finish line.

You can volunteer a minimum of 4 hours up to all day. Each volunteer gets a lunch and a t shirt. If you volunteer for 8 hours you also get a free race entry. Upon request we will provide a reference letter. We have many different volunteer roles to choose from. Without volunteers, Spartan Race cannot put on such spectacular events! We need you!